Matting sofas: material characteristics and examples in the interior

Matting sofas are a stylish, modern solution that allows you to create a harmonious interior in the Scandinavian style, as well as in the spirit of contemporary or minimalism. This fabric does not differ in shine and gloss, but has an expressive texture, looks restrained and noble. With this upholstery, the sofa can be placed both in the kitchen and in the living room, used as a bed or as an element of a recreation area.

Finding out what fabric is better than velor and chenille, you can reveal many obvious advantages that other materials do not have.

Reviews and examples in the interior convincingly prove that matting sofas today are a fashion trend, an element without which it is difficult to imagine a designer interior.

True, in order to make the right choice, it is worth learning a little more about matting sofas.

Matting sofas have a number of obvious advantages. In comparison with chenille, velor and flock, this material can be called more strict. It does not have frizzy threads in its composition, it looks more elegant and noble. There is no need to be afraid that during operation the surface will wear out and lose its decorative effect.

The matting material has quite impressive characteristics. Such upholstery or fabric for furniture better withstands wear and tear, mechanical stress.

Among the advantages of matting, the following can be noted.

• Natural composition... The original mat is a burlap made of wool, linen or cotton fibers. But to increase the strength, manufacturers add more durable components to the composition - polyester, acrylic, which help to increase the mechanical properties of the fabric.
• Original weave... The textured coating is created by using a pair of fibers and has a pronounced pattern.
• Density... For matting, it varies from high to medium, averaging 250-500 g / m2. In chenille, it is slightly higher, from 400 g / m2. But in comparison with other fabrics, the material has a clear advantage.
• Low abrasion... Matting is one of the most durable fabrics, and surpasses many other types of upholstery. On average, the number of operating cycles ranges from 20,000 to 70,000. Furniture with such upholstery can be used in cafes and public spaces.
• Affordable price... At their cost, matting sofas are much more profitable than models with flock and chenille upholstery.
• Resistant to odor absorption... This allows you to install upholstered furniture in the kitchen and not be afraid that the upholstery will acquire food aromas over time.
• Hypoallergenic composition... It is typical for all types of matting that do not contain wool fibers. If the sofa is bought for a children's room, it is better to choose this particular option.

There are also drawbacks to matting. Its density is not enough to ensure high moisture resistance. If water, juice or other liquid gets on the surface, it will quickly be absorbed into the fabric. An alternative solution can be considered special impregnations that increase the material's ability to withstand the effects of water.

When choosing a matting sofa, it is important to pay attention to the features of its design and shape. The most popular version is the Eurobook, just like its classic version of the Book, which can be folded out as simply as possible. However, there are many more transformation mechanisms today, and many of them are much more convenient than the known options. The sofa bed can have different configurations - corner, U-shaped or modular, with a variable arrangement of elements.

The most popular matting sofas are straight, not folding or transforming. They can be of different lengths, widths, and can be used as furnishings in the kitchen or living room space. Straight sofas usually have an unpresentable back, and they have to be installed exclusively against a wall.

Angular the sofa has an L-shape and makes it possible to significantly increase the usable area of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe resting place. The choice of model can be made in favor of a particularly functional solution with shelves, drawers, transformation elements.

Modular matting sofas are characterized by maximum comfort. They consist of several individual elements that can be interconnected in different configurations. This is convenient and makes the use of furniture more versatile, makes it easy to transform the atmosphere in the interior.

Choosing a matting sofa invariably requires finding the optimal transformation mechanism. Among the popular options are the following.

• Book... This sofa unfolds like the pages of a book. Inside there is a compartment for storing things or bedding.

• "Dolphin". The transform element is hidden here inside the main block. Sofas of this type are versatile and take up little space.

• Eurobook. This transformation option provides for rolling out part of the berth on rollers and moving the backrest into a horizontal plane.

• Click-gag. This is a sofa with transforming armrests that can accept different tilt angles. The rest of the folding mechanism works by analogy with a sofa-book.

• Pantograph. In such a sofa, the seat "steps" forward and provides an increase in the area of ​​the sleeping place. The backrest is lowered and allows you to get a full, comfortable bed without height differences. This is one of the most convenient folding mechanism options.

A feature of the mat is the same color of the canvas on both sides. Among the shades popular in the furniture industry, one can single out laconic and neutral gray, brown colors. They are characteristic of natural, undyed wool and cotton fibers. Modern matting is made of semi-linen, which tolerates staining and bleaching well.

Such a fabric with a melange weaving of green or bright purple color looks spectacular. Shades of latte, mint, cream, chocolate and azure look interesting. Pale lilac, silver, olive and graphite options look unusual in the interior.

The use of matting sofas is relevant for the following interior design styles.

• Retro. Styling for bygone eras is popular. Retro interior can be lush and pompous or ascetic and simple. Matting sofas fit well with the spirit of Russian antiquity or the aesthetics of the 1920s.

• Kitsch. Excessive in everything, grotesque, exaggerated style, combining incongruous elements. Kitsch is always a little too much, and a matting sofa here should also be bright, unusual, with the largest, pronounced interweaving of threads. The U-shape will emphasize the non-standard design solution.

• Country. Rustic style is still in vogue, and a matting sofa will be quite harmonious here. It is enough to install it in the kitchen or living room. The fabric should not be bleached, preferably linen.

• Ecostyle. There are different solutions in this direction, including Scandinavian simplicity. In this case, the shade of the sofa upholstery should be selected in olive and gray tones, giving preference to rougher and more distinct textures.

• Minimalism. Refusal of frills is typical for minimalistic interior design. Here, such elements as the most simple, non-folding sofa of a straight or angular shape will be appropriate. Modular solutions in mattress upholstery also look very impressive.

According to buyers, matting sofas meet modern requirements for comfort and safety. They are quite pleasant to the touch, look presentable, and have a long service life. The strength of the fabric does not always correspond to expectations, but this is mainly due to the fact that natural fibers prevail in the composition.

According to buyers, matting is a good choice for a living room or kitchen. Here, the fabric with a characteristic textured weave looks appropriate and stylish. When using these sofas for sleeping, it is important to remember that when in direct contact with the skin, they leave a clear "pattern". In addition, almost all buyers note the low moisture resistance and not very high anti-vandal properties of this material.

The obvious advantages of matting are usually considered ease of care and environmental friendliness. Hypoallergenic, natural fabrics are suitable for children's room and living room. Buyers also pay attention to the choice of the manufacturer of sofas.The upholstery made of Chinese fabric is noticeably inferior to European counterparts.

• Matting sofa bed in a minimalistic interior. The fabric is in harmony with the overall interior decoration, does not violate the overall color scheme.

• Combined sofa with mat upholstery and shelves built into the structure of the lower modules. This corner solution looks very unusual, it helps to save space when decorating the living room space.

• A sofa upholstered in matting, in an original design. The model without a transformation mechanism, with complex volumetric details looks very modern, harmoniously combined with glass furniture in the interior.

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